How fun is it seeing this proactive Spider-Man? Otto
Octavius might be a better Spidey than Peter Parker.
When Electro returns to New York after being blasted away by
Thor, Doc Spidey is immediately on the scene. Not only that, but Otto tracks
down Thor to warn him about the return. Christopher Yost does a great job
showing Otto stay ahead of every move Electro makes. He knows where Electro
goes for help, he knows the plan, and he tries to head it off every chance he
gets.
Yost’s Thor is a bit of an oaf. Thor can always take himself
too seriously, and his dismissive attitude towards Spidey is abrasive. I like
thinking that Peter Parker would have just rolled with it and made a quip, but
Doc Spidey is offended and grumpy. Thor doesn’t have to do much besides survive
some lightning strikes, but he does come off as a noble hero looking out for
everyone else.
Really, this book couldn’t fail. It has Doc Spidey, Thor,
Electro, and AIM. That’s certainly enough classic Marvel elements to keep me
happy. The story is slight fun; it won’t leave a lasting impression, but it
certainly holds up as a strong Marvel team-up.
Marco Checchetto draws in the same style as Gabriel Del
Otto. Sometimes that means the action isn’t quite as “fun” as I’d like in my
Marvel comics. Electro is sporting his tattooed face look rather than his great
mask. Thor’s current costume doesn’t have the same flair as some of the more
Kirby-esque designs. That said, Checchetto’s Spider-Man and AIM agents look
tremendous. I love the textured feel of the Superior Spider-Man costume
throughout the issue.
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